General
darkslide
What does darkslide mean?
A trick, invented by Rodney Mullen, in which the rider flips the board upside down and slides along an obstacle on the grip-tape side before flipping back to ride away.
"A darkslide across a ledge is pure wizardry."
Origin
Invented by Rodney Mullen; named for the 'dark' grip-tape underside facing up during the slide.
Frequently asked questions
What is a darkslide?
It's a trick where you flip the board upside down and slide along an obstacle on the grip-tape side before flipping it back to ride away.
Who invented the darkslide?
It was invented by Rodney Mullen, and it's named for the 'dark' grip-tape underside facing up during the slide.
Is a darkslide hard?
Yes, it's considered a highly technical trick because of the flip into and out of the inverted slide.
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